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Entries from October 25th, 2010

Link between Germline Stem Cell Maintenance and Lifespan Extension by Dietary Restriction?

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Stem Cell

It is well-known that lifespan is extended under dietary restriction (DR) to overcome the growth disadvantage. However, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. A latest short article in Aging Cell reveals a potential link between lifespan and germline stem cell (GSC) in male Drosophila. – GeneDog
Aging Cell. 2010 Oct;9(5):916-8.
Dietary restriction enhances germline stem cell maintenance.
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Scientific Journals in China: Quality or Quantity

October 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Academic Publishing

A latest acticle from Nature News discussed the status of the China’s scientific journals published in Chinese language. The dilemma between journal quantity and quality may be resolved by the switch of the journals from Chinse language to English to compete on an international scale, and finally, to enhance the journal reputation and receive broader [...]

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